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CERTIFICATE IV IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

• ➢Startanewcareerintheweightmanagement industry as a consultant or coach in a variety of health and wellness areas

• ➢Broadenyourskillsorknowledgeso you can provide a more holistic service to your clients

• Startanewbusiness,oraddanew service to your existing health or wellness business

Through our online qualificationyoucan:

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5 reasons you should choose a career as a weight managementpractitioner,healthcoachorwellnesscoach

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GraduateStories 6

About the Australian College of Weight Management 8

WhyStudywiththeAustralianCollegeofWeight Management? 9

What our students have to say 10

FlexibleStudyOptions 12

Payment Options to suit your needs 13

CertificateIVinWeightManagement 15

Module1-Workeffectivelyintheweightmanagementindustry

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Module2-Analyseandapplyprinciplesofpsychology,mindsetandbehaviourmodificationtoweight management

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Module 3 - Analyse and apply principles of nutritional science to meal planning

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Module 4 - Apply basic anatomy and physiology principles to exercise recommendations for weight management

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Module5-Undertakeaninitialweightmanagementconsultation

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Module6-Undertakeregularweightmanagementconsultations

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Module7-Design,plananddeliverweightmanagementclinics for groups

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Module8-Workcollaborativelywithnetworks 30

Module9-Makeapresentation 32

Module 10 - Address customer needs 34

Module11-Marketthesmallbusiness 36

WorkshopsandShortCourses 38

Becomeamembertoday 39

FrequentlyAskedQuestions 46

Content:

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Joinacommunityoflike-mindedweight management practitioners passionateaboutmakingadifference

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reasons you should choose a career as a weight management practitioner,healthcoach or wellness coach

A rewarding career choiceHelping your clients to achieve their goals and sharing intheirlife-changingjourneyisanamazingexperience,andonewhichcreatesafulfillingandrewardingcareer.

Make a difference – for lifeThrough a holistic education in weight management coveringtheprinciplesofpsychology,nutritionandexercise,youwillbeabletohelpclientsmakepermanent and lasting lifestyle changes not just affectingtheirweight,buttheirlife.

Keep informed about exciting researchNeuroscience,nutrigenomicsandEFT(EmotionalFreedom Technique); these are just a few areas of excitingresearchtakingplaceintheweight management industry.

Join a growth industryIBISWorldreportshaveindicatedagrowthofover14%in the demand for weight loss counselling services in justtwoyears(2012-2014);itisestimatedthatnearlythree-quarters of the Australian population will be overweightorobeseby2025,indicatingthatthisincreased demand is set to continue.

It’s never too lateOver60%ofourstudentsareovertheageof40(weevenhavestudentsintheir70’s!),soifyouarelookingtomakeachangetoarewardingcareer,nowisthetime.

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Owner, Nutrition & Weight Loss Solutions

Nutrition and health had al-ways been a passion for Dianne; workingasaFitnessInstructorin a women’s gym Dianne was workingwithwomenandad-visingthemontheirfitnessandweightlossgoals.TheskillsandconfidenceDiannegainedfromcompletingherqualification,aswell as having access to industry experts,gavehertheconfidencetotakethenextstepandin2014she started her own business (whichissteadilygrowingandshe is loving it!).

Weight Loss Consultant

Sindywasstuckinadeadendjoband,although she loved to help and moti-vateotherstoachievetheirgoals,ithadnever actually occurred to her that she could be doing what she loves for a living.Sindywassoinspiredafterstart-inghercourse,thatbythetimeshewashalf way through she had already regis-tered her own business name and was employed by a large Platinum Health Club chain which provided her with in-dustry experience and the ability to use hernewskillsbyassistinginclientmealplanning and consulting with members to help them achieve their goals at the club.

DianneScott SindyWilson

GraduateStories

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Owner, Holeshot Fitness

WhenBenstartedhiscoursehewasalreadyaqualifiedpersonaltrainer,buthealsowantedaqualificationtoprovide a holistic approach for his clients and the abil-ity to write meal plans. He foundthequalificationgavehim exactly what he needed and6weeksaftergraduat-ing,Benopeneduphisownpersonal training and weight loss consulting studio. Within 3monthsBenhaddoubledhis client base to 250 clients per month.

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“DoingthiscoursehasbeenoneofthebestchoicesIhaveevermade!Ifyouareseriousaboutlearninghowtohelppeopleloseweightthenyouneedlooknofurther….thisisdefinitelythequalificationforyou!” TanishaTottman,OwnerandDirector,BusySlim

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The Australian College of Weight Management is committed to improv-ing the standards of the Weight Man-agementIndustry.Wehaveastrongnetworkofrecognisedacademicand industry professionals across the countrywhoweworkwithtocreateamore united voice for obesity preven-tion and weight management.

Our education philosophy extends beyond our courses with free monthly webinars and research updates via email. The ever changing landscape oftheWeightManagementIndustryissuchthatitcanbedifficulttokeepuptodatewithnewresearch,findingsand papers; it is our goal to create a‘hub’forprofessionalstonetwork,learn and engage for the betterment of the industry.

About the Australian College of Weight Management

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You will…

have access to a world class education from a College that is leading the way in holistictrainingandeducationspecificallyfor the weight management industry.

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bepartofacommunityoflike-mindedpro-fessionalswhoarepassionateaboutmak-ingadifferencetothelivesoftheirclients.All students receive a complimentary 1 year membership.

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receive ongoing support throughout your course by our dedicated and passionate team; we are only ever a phone call or email away.

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learn from leading experts; our courses are developed in conjunction with a large net-workofrecognisedacademicandindustryprofessionals who have a wealth of techni-calknowledgeandappliedexperience.

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beabletotakeadvantageofourflexibleonlinestudyoptions;weofferanindus-try-leading online platform allowing you to study anywhere and anytime that suits your needs.

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have access to a range of payment options tosuityourneeds;takeadvantageofourupfrontpaymentdiscount,ortheflexibilityof one of our payment plans.

WhyStudywiththeAustralianCollegeof Weight Management?

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Whatourstudentshavetosay:

We love helping our students to graduate and achieve their career and business goals. Here is what a few of our students have to say about their experience with the Australian College of Weight Management:

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CURRENTSTUDENT&PERSONALTRAINER

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WEIGHTLOSSCONSULTANT,HEALTHBURST

“ImustsayIammostimpressedwiththecustomerser-vicefrommyinitialenquirytothecurrentsupportIamreceiving.IhavefoundtheCollege’smethodofonlinedelivery most suitable to my current schedule and even though delivery is online you never feel that you are alone.Comingfromatrainingbackgroundofadulted-ucation,IcanhonestlysaythattheCollegeisofahighstandardandIwouldhighlyrecommendthem.”

“IwasalittlescaredofstudyingasIhadbeenoutofschoolfor23yearsandIhave2youngchildrenundertheageof4,butitisamazingwhatyoucanachievewhenyoustarttodoyourpassion.Everyonehasbeenvery supportive and they were always there for me whenIneededthem.“

“Everyonehasbeenabsolutelyamazing,thesup-port has been tremendous. The information delivered throughthecoursematerialswasfantasticandIhavelearnedsomuch.InSeptember2014,Iopenedmyownweightlossconsultancybusiness(HealthBurst).ItisveryrewardingbeingaWeightLossConsultantandIlovebeingabletoworkwithmypassioneverydayandenrichotherpeople’slives.ThankyouACWM,IamsoappreciativeofeverythingyouhavedoneformeandIencourage everyone to enrol!”

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AMANDA KOPPEN

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Studying with the Australian College of Weight Management is designed to give you the freedom and flexi-bility to study anywhere and at any time best suited to your lifestyle; now and in the future. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Our industry-leading online learning platform is designed to simulate an on-campus experience with learning opportunities and activities to suit every learning style and your sub-jects are broken down and delivered in a way that is easy to understand…even if it’s been a few (or many) years since you last studied!

FlexibleStudyOptions

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Pay for your course fees upfront and receivegreatsavingsofupto25%.

Takeadvantageofourinterest-freepaymentplansstartingfromas littleas$50perweek.This method of payment allows you to start yourstudiestodayandpayasyougo,helpingyou to get where you want to be sooner.

Our Career Advisors are available to help you decide on the most suitable payment option depending on your budget. Call them on 1300 969 367 to discuss your payment options.

We understand that studying will be an importantpartofyourlife,andthatsometimesyoumayhaveotherfinancialcommitments.Soweofferdifferentpayment options to suit any budget.

Payment Options to SuitYourNeeds

Pay Upfront

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CertificateIVinWeight Management

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Learning OutcomesThisqualificationprovidestheskillsandknowledgeforanindividualtobecompetentin a range of activities and functions within the weight management industry in a broad rangeofsettings,includingworkingcollab-oratively with appropriate medical and allied health professionals to help motivate and mentor adolescents 13 – 17 or adults 18+ to achieve their weight management goals.

Those with this level of competency will be expected to provide a range of programs and services including an understanding ofpsychologyandtheeffectonbehaviour,provision of appropriate meal plans and rec-ommendation of exercise to create a weight management plan to achieve the adoles-cents’(13–17)andadults’(18+)weightman-agement goals.

Vocational outcomesThis course is intended to provide participants witharangeofknowledgeandskillstoper-form the following functions associated with theweightmanagementindustry:

• WeightLossConsultant• Weight Management Consultant• Motivational Weight Management Coach• Wellness Coach• Health Coach

General education outcomesThis course is intended to provide participants with the following general education out-comes:

• Conducting individual and group consulta-tionsforthefirsttimeandoveraperiodoftime

• Basicphysiologyandanatomy• Nutritional principles• Presentationskills• Assessing customer needs• Analysingmindsetandtheeffectonbehav-iormodification

• Networkingandworkingalongsideappro-priate medical and allied health care practi-tioners

Community outcomesThis course is intended to provide participants withthefollowingskillsandknowledgetocontributetocommunityoutcomessuchas:

• Consideration to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity

• Creating a community awareness of the longtermbenefitsofweightmanagement

• Improvedcommunityhealth• Reducingthecostof,andimpacton,

healthcare associated with obesity and weight related health issues

• Improvingworkplaceproductivityandre-ducingassociatedcostswithemployeesickleave

CertificateIVinWeightManagement

Delivery Mode: Online

Duration: Self-paced(upto12monthstocomplete)

Payment Options: Upfront or Payment Plans

Nationally & Internationally Accredited

*delivered in conjunction with RTO provider number 30798

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WORK EFFECTIVELY IN THE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

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There are 5 lessons in this module:

Module 1 Workeffectivelyintheweightmanagementindustry

1.Develop weight man-agement industry knowledge.

1.1 Identifyandaccesssourcesofinformationontheweightmanagementindustry.

1.2Identifytheeconomicandsocialsignificanceofweightgainandweightlossandtheimpact on individuals and the community.

1.3 Identifythehealthbenefitsandpotentialrisksassociatedwithweightloss.

1.4Analyse the multi-disciplinary roles within the weight management industry and identify the function and responsibilities.

1.5 Defineandidentifythedistinctionbetweenweightlossandweightmanagement.

1.6Demonstrateknowledgeofthedifferenttypesofsurgicaloptionsandproductsandservices available in the weight management industry.

2.Identify the background, risk and consequences associ-ated with obesity.

2.1 Demonstrateknowledgeofthecontributingfactorstoobesity.

2.2Identifyanddemonstrateknowledgeofthepotentialhealthrisksassociatedwithobesi-ty and may require referral to an appropriate medical or allied health practitioner.

2.3 Demonstrateknowledgeoftheadverseeffectsandconsequencesofobesity.

2.4 Definethepotentialbarriersofthemanagementofobesity.

3. Identify client needs.

3.1Undertakedailycommunicationwithclientsaccordingtoorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures.

3.2 Definetheimportanceofsocialsupportnetworks

3.3 Applyknowledgeofaclient-focusedapproach.

3.4 Demonstrateandapplyknowledgeoflifeeventsrelevanttoweightmanagement.

3.5 Provideappropriateinformationtomeetthespecificneedsofindividualclients.

3.6 Adaptworkprocessestomeetthespecificneedsofindividualclients.

4.Implement client-service practices.

4.1Respondtoclientfeedbackaccordingtoorganisationalpoliciesandproceduresandinline with individual level of responsibility.

4.2 Analyseworktasksaccordingtoethicalvaluesandstandardsofethicalpractice.

4.3 Identifyinappropriateclientbehavioursthatmayendangerself,staffandclients.

4.4Reportinappropriateclientbehaviourstostaffaccordingtoorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures and comply with regulations and legislation.

4.5Identifythecontra-indicationsinaweightmanagementconsultationthatneedtobereferred to an appropriate medical or allied health practitioner.

4.6 Document communication and outcomes between client and organisation.

5.Monitor and improve personal performance.

5.1Monitorpersonalperformanceagainstworkrequirementsandschedulesandidentifyany areas for improvement.

5.2Obtainfeedbackfromcolleaguesandclientstoanalyseincontextofpersonalandorganisational objectives.

5.3 Ensureworkpracticesmeetworkplacepoliciesandprocedures.

5.4EnsureworkpracticesmeetOccupationalHealthandSafetyregulationsandrequire-ments.

5.5Storeinformationandideaswithotherstoenhanceworkprocessesandclientweightmanagement outcomes

5.6Identifyissues,problemsorconflictswithintheworkplaceandconsiderappropriateactions.

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ANALYSE AND APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY, MINDSET AND BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION TO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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There are 5 lessons in this module:

Module 2 Analyseandapplyprinciplesofpsychology,mindsetandbehaviourmodificationtoweightmanagement

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Identify the psycho-logical principles of behaviour change as they relate to weight management.

1.1 Analyse the history and development of the science of psychology.

1.2Definetheprinciplesofthebio-psycho-socialmodelincludingtheeffectsonthebrainandthe nervous system.

1.3Analysetheeffectofneurotransmittersandneuroplasticityonlongtermbehaviourchangefor weight management.

1.4 Identifythepsychologicaltheoriesthatmayaffectweightmanagementbehaviourchange.

1.5 Demonstrate the principles of behavioural change models and processes of change.

1.6 Discusstheprocessesofchangeinfluencingbehaviour.

1.7 Identifyperceivedbarrierstobehaviourchangeandestablishrealisticsolutions.

1.8 Defineanddemonstratemindsetandtheeffectonmotivationandbehaviourchange.

1.9 Demonstrate the principles of behaviour change in relation to diet and exercise.

2.Discuss the link between body image, self-esteem and mind set.

2.1 Discusstheeffectsofpoorbodyimageandhowthisaffectsself-esteem.

2.2 Explaintheroleofmediaandadvertisingininfluencingbodyimage.

2.3Analysetheimportanceofbodyimageandself-esteem,andthepracticeofself-compas-sion.

2.4Demonstrateknowledgeofmindsetchangeexercisesandactivitiesthatleadtoimprovedself-esteem.

2.5 Demonstratethelinkbetweenmindset,self-esteemandweightmanagement.

2.6Discussthebenefitsofnon-dietingapproachestoweightmanagementforimprovedbodyimage and self-esteem.

2.7Identifycommonpsychologicalconditionswhichrequirereferraltoappropriatemedicalorallied health practitioners.

3.Support clients to undertake behaviour change.

3.1Obtain information about the client's current lifestyle behaviours and attitude towards weight loss and weight management.

3.2 Determinetheclient’sstageofreadinesstomakinglifestylechanges.

3.3 Demonstratesensitivitytoculturalandsocialdifferences.

3.4 Assesstheclient’slevelofmotivation,commitmentandconfidencetochange.

3.5 Identifytheclient'sperceivedbarrierstomakinglifestylechanges.

3.6 Identifystrategiestomotivatebehaviourchange.

3.7 Develop a plan by using basic counselling approaches for behaviour change.

3.8 Demonstrate and reinforce positive beliefs and behaviours.

3.9 Identifyandreframenegativebeliefs.

3.10 Demonstrateanon-judgemental,compassionateattitudewhendealingwithclients.

4.Implement strategies to support client behavioural changes

4.1 Demonstrateanunderstandingofthedeterminantsofadherencethatinfluencebehaviour.

4.2Identifyandimplementavarietyofstrategiesandfactorstoimproveadherencetoaweightmanagement program.

4.3 Implementeffectivevaluesbasedgoalsetting.

4.4 Discuss short and long term changes in behaviour.

4.5Identifycommonreasonsfordiscontinuationofaweightmanagementprogramincollabo-ration with the client.

4.6Determinetheeffectivenessofbehaviouralchangestrategiesimplementedandmakeadjustments as required.

4.7Apply basic counselling approaches to increase the client’s commitment to a weight man-agement program.

4.8Demonstratemindfulnesstoincreaseconfidenceandresilienceinclientstohelpthemcope with stress and anxiety.

5.Apply a variety of mo-tivational techniques for behaviour modifi-cation.

5.1 Demonstrate motivational strategies to suit individual client needs.

5.2Demonstrateeffectivecommunicationskillswhenconsultingwithaclienttooptimisemoti-vation.

5.3Providepositivereinforcementandfeedbacktoclientstocontinuallyinfluencelifestylebehaviour change.

5.4 Identifyandreframedisempoweringattitudesandbeliefs.

5.5 Utilisetheclient’sattitudesandvaluestopositivelyinfluenceadherenceandbehaviour.

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ANALYSE AND APPLY PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE TO MEAL PLANNING

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Module 3 Analyse and apply principles of nutritional science to meal planning

1.Identify the foundational principles of nutrition.

1.1Identifyandapplyrelevantprinciplesofnutritionandpotentialeffectsontheoutcomesof client health.

1.2 Identifyanddemonstratetheimportanceandroleofbasicnutrients.

1.3Demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet in relation to health and weight man-agement.

1.4Identifytheroleofbasicnutrientsforbodilyfunctions,hormonalbalanceandmaintain-ing a healthy weight.

1.5Definebiochemicalindividualityandtheimpactofethnicandgeographicalinfluenceson nutrient needs.

2.Identify the role of nutrition in relation to digestive health.

2.1 Identifythemainfunctionsandorgansofthedigestivesystem.

2.2 Identifymajororgansandmainfunctionsoftheexcretorysystem.

2.3Recognisethesignsandsymptomsofmalabsorptionandinflammationinrelationtodiet and nutrition.

2.4 Explaintheroleandimportanceofbacteriainrelationtoguthealth.

2.5Identifydietaryrelatedhealthissueswhichrequirereferringtoappropriatemedicalorallied health practitioners.

3.Develop skills in interpreting food labels.

3.1 Identifydietarytermsandothertermsforfatandsugaronfoodlabels.

3.2Useandcomparefoodlabelswhenrecommendinghealthyamountsoffat,saltandsugar.

3.3Demonstrate how food labels can be used to inform the purchase of foods for balanced and healthy meals.

3.4 Interpretfoodmarketingterminology.

4.Apply nutritional principles to healthy eating and weight management.

4.1Categorise foods according to food groups based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines and other relevant and recognised guidelines.

4.2IdentifyrecommendedservesofvariousfoodgroupsbasedontheAustralianDietaryGuidelines and other relevant and recognised guidelines.

4.3 Identifytheneedandunderstandingofportioncontrol.

4.4Identifythepositiveandnegativeelementsofpopulardietsandhealthynutritionaloptions.

4.5Identifytheroleofweight-managementproductswithintheweightmanagementindus-try

4.6 Identifytherelationshipbetweenalcoholmetabolismandweightmanagement.

4.7Definetherelationshipbetweenfoodprocessingpracticesandthenutrientcontentinrelation to a healthy eating plan.

5.Provide nutritional information and advice to clients

5.1Providetheclientwithinformationonlifestyle,self-carepracticesandspecialistser-vicesrelatingtodiet,nutritionandweightmanagement.

5.2 Definethelinksbetweendietandnutritionandtheassociatedeffectsonmetabolism.

5.3 Defineandexplainhowenvironmentalfactorscontributetofoodbehaviour.

5.4 Defineandexplainthedisadvantagesofquickorfadweight-lossdiets.

5.5 Explainbasiceatingpatternsforweightmanagement.

6.Develop meal plans in accordance with relevant dietary guidelines

6.1Develop meal plans according to meal planning principles and incorporating relevant dietary guidelines.

6.2 Plan meals and food group serves to meet the nutritional needs of the client.

6.3 Develop meal plans to ensure client satisfaction.

6.4Develop meal plans to meet client needs in terms of production and budgetary re-straints.

There are 6 lessons in this module:

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APPLY BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PRINCIPLES TO EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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Module 4 Apply basic anatomy and physiology principles to exercise recommendations for weight management

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Apply knowledge of anatomical terminolo-gy and descriptions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body to exercise for weight management.

1.1Identifymusculoskeletalanatomyandphysiologicalterminologyrelevanttoexerciserecommendations for weight management programming.

1.2Use basic anatomical terminology as it relates to exercise and describe movements of the body.

1.3Relate the structure and function of the major bones and joints of the body to exercise movement.

1.4Identifythemajormusclesanddescribetheirprimemovingmovementsatmajorjointsin the body.

1.5 Identifyanddescribetheactionsofthemajormusclesandjointsofthebody.

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Relate the structure and function of the cardio-respiratory and nervous systems to exercise for weight management.

2.1Explainthestructure,roleandfunctionofthecardio-respiratorysysteminrelationtoexercise for weight management

2.2Describe the basic structure of the nervous system and its role in the control of move-ment and exercise.

2.3Identifyanddescribethecardio-respiratoryandnervoussystemresponsesduringexercise.

3.Apply knowledge of exercise for weight management.

3.1 Explaintheroleofexerciseaspartofaweightmanagementprogram

3.2Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between exercise and physiological benefitsinweightmanagement.

3.3Identifyanddescribetheroleofraisingthemetabolicratewhenrecommendingexer-cise as part of a weight management program.

3.4Analysetheeffectivenessofdifferenttypesofexerciseinrelationtoweightmanage-ment.

3.5Identifythehealthandwellbeingbenefitsfromexerciseaspartofaweightmanage-ment program.

4.Identify relevant pre-programming information.

4.1Utilisetheadultpre-exercisescreeningformtoidentifythoseindividualswithriskfac-tors of an adverse event during physical activity/exercise

4.2Identifyclientfitnesslevelsfromtheadultpre-exercisescreeningformincludinganyfactorsthatcouldlimitaclient'sabilitytoundertakeanyparticulartypesofexercise.

4.3Consider medical or allied health practitioner recommendations prior to recommending exercise as part of a weight management program.

4.4 Identifyprecautionspriortocommencingexerciseactivities.

4.5Demonstrateknowledgeofcontra-indicationsthatwould/couldpreventaclientfromparticipating in exercise activities.

5.Make recommenda-tions for exercise as part of a weight man-agement program.

5.1Explaintheuseandeffectivenessofvarioustypesofsupervisedandunsupervisedexercisesaspartofaweightmanagementprogram,includingtherelativecontributiontoaerobicandanaerobicfitnessrelevanttotheclient.

5.2Makeexerciserecommendationsthatmeetthespecificneedsoftheclientinrelationtotheir weight management program.

5.3Document a recommended exercise program as part of a weight management pro-gram.

5.4Provide suggestions that maximise the positives of the environment and personal attri-butes for long term adherence to a program.

5.5Recordallrecommendationsaspartoftheclient’sweightmanagementprogram,in-cluding safety guidelines and adherence.

There are 5 lessons in this module:

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UNDERTAKE AN INITIAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION

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Module 5 Undertakeaninitialweightmanagementconsultation

1.Conduct a pre-screening interview.

1.1Prepare pre-screening information documents according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2Advise the client of the relevance and importance of the pre-screening and appraisal process in develop-ing a safe and personalised weight management program.

1.3Introducetheclienttothepre-screeninginterviewprocessandassistthemwithfillingoutthepre-screen-ing documents.

1.4 Explainanyunfamiliarpre-screeningandweightmanagementtermstotheclient.1.5 Review initial client pre-screening information according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.6Reviewpre-screeningdocumentstoascertainifanyhighriskconditionsarepresentwhichrequirereferraltoappropriatemedicaloralliedhealthpractitionersformedicalclearanceorrecommendations,beforeproceeding with a weight management appraisal.

1.7Recommend and arrange a referral to appropriate medical or allied health practitioners as appropriate according to organisational policies and procedures and using relevant documentation.

2.Receive and interpret referrals from medical or allied health practitioners.

2.1 Identifyreferralparametersfromappropriatemedicaloralliedhealthpractitioner.2.2 Discussoutcomesofreferralwithclientandconfirmclient’sunderstanding.

2.3 Seekclarificationfromthemedicaloralliedhealthpractitionerasrequired.

3.Determine the weight management goals of a client.

3.1 Consult with the client to document short- and long-term weight management goals.

3.2Determinetheclient’sperceivedbenefitsandpersonalimportanceexpectedfromaweightmanagementprogram.

3.3Provide relevant information on the impact of poor lifestyle behaviours on health and weight management in relation to the client’s goals.

3.4Discusstheclient’shabits,culturalexpectations,socialactivitypatterns,lifestyle,familysituation,likesanddislikeswhichmightimpactonachievingtheclient’sweightmanagementgoals.

3.5Identifythepotentialbarrierstofollowingaweightmanagementprogramwhichmayimpactontheclientreaching their weight management goals.

4.Conduct a weight management appraisal..

4.1Selectweightmanagementtoolsandappraisalmethodsaccordingtotheclient’sweightmanagementgoals,referralparametersandaccordingtoorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures.

4.2Calculate energy requirements and basic nutrient requirements for the client’s weight management program.

4.3 Record accurate body measurements and weight of the client and assess body composition.4.4 Developaclientprofilethatcanbeusedtodevelopapersonalisedweightmanagementprogram.

4.5Record recommendations for the client's weight management program according to organisational poli-cies and procedures.

4.6Explaintheresultsoftheweightmanagementappraisaltotheclientandrecommendaweightmanage-mentprogramappropriatetothefindingsofappraisal.

4.7Conduct weight management appraisals ensuring the safety of the client according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.Deliver a person-alised weight man-agement program..

5.1Use verbal and non-verbal communication to present the client with a personalised weight management program.

5.2 Use active listening and questioning when presenting to a client.

5.3Identifytheleveloflongtermcommitmentandanypotentialbarrierstheclienthasinfollowingtheweightmanagement program.

5.4Assisttheclienttounderstandandovercomeanyidentifiedcommitmentissuesandbarrierstofollowingthe weight management program.

5.5Takeintoaccountidiosyncrasies,culturalandsocialdifferencesand,behaviouralpatternswhenconsultingwith a client.

5.6 Answer any questions to reassure the client.5.7 Develop a long term relationship plan with the client including payments and billing.

6.Monitor and respond to client responses and progress.

6.1 Providefeedbacktotheclientonprogressandanyrecommendedadjustments.

6.2Notify the treating medical or allied health practitioner of any changes in client condition or health according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements.

6.3Apply motivational techniques to help the client overcome barriers to adhere to their weight man-agement program.

6.4Advise the client on mechanisms that may increase their adherence to a weight management pro-gram.

6.5Reassure the client of your role in supporting and guiding them to achieve their weight management goals.

7. Maintain records.7.1 Maintaincurrent,complete,accurateandrelevantclientrecordsforeachclientcontact.

7.2 Storerecordsinaccordancewithorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures.

There are 7 lessons in this module:

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UNDERTAKE REGULAR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS

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Module 6 Undertakeregularweightmanagementconsultations

1. Clarify client needs and expectations.

1.1Previewpreviousconsultationinformationtore-assessgoals,recommendedactions,factors and ascertain preferences.

1.2Determine the client's continued level of commitment to the weight management pro-gram.

1.3 Counseltheclienteffectivelyusingverbalandnon-verbalcommunication.

1.4 Demonstrate active listening and questioning when counselling the client.

2.Analyse the weight management pro-gram.

2.1 Identifyanylapsesbytheclient,andassociatedtriggersoremotionallinks.

2.2 Createpositivestrategiestominimiseriskofarelapse.

2.3Review the principles of program design used to develop the weight management program for the client.

2.4 Identifyandmonitorthetoolstobeusedwithintheweightmanagementprogram.

2.5Assist the client to identify changes to improve long-term adherence to a weight man-agement program.

2.6Recommendandarrangeareferraltoappropriatemedicaloralliedhealthpractitioners,whererequired,beforeproceedingwithongoingweightmanagementprogrammingaccording to organisational policies and procedures.

3.Receive and interpret referrals from medical or allied health practi-tioners.

3.1 Identifyreferralparametersfromappropriatemedicaloralliedhealthpractitioner.

3.2 Discussoutcomesofreferralwithclientandconfirmclient’sunderstanding.

3.3 Seekclarificationfromthemedicaloralliedhealthpractitionerasrequired.

4. Motivate clients

4.1Incorporatecounsellingandmotivationaltechniquestomaximiseweightmanagementprogram adherence.

4.2Demonstratepositivemindsettechniquestobuildself-confidenceandself-esteemwithin the client.

4.3Providepositivefeedbackonprogressandanyrecommendedchangestotheclient’sgoals.

4.4Identifyandprovidetheclientwithanyeducationalorsupportresourcesrequiredforhelping adherence to the weight management program.

4.5Monitorandaddressanylackofadherenceornegativeattitudinalbehaviourtotheweight management program.

4.6Identifyanypotentialbarriersorpersonaldifficultiestotheadherenceoftheweightmanagement program.

4.7 Monitor and adjust motivation techniques to meet the client’s needs.

5.Review and amend the client’s weight management pro-gram.

5.1Planandmodifythedifferentaspectsoftheweightmanagementprogramaccordingtotheclient’sneeds,preferences,referralparametersandorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures.

5.2Obtainfeedbackfromtheclientontheirownpersonalprogressandtheirdegreeofsatisfaction with the program.

5.3Readdresstherangeofweightmanagementactivitiestotargetspecificweightman-agement components already documented for the client.

5.4 Providefeedbacktotheclientontheirprogress.

5.5 Discussandconfirmtheupdatedweightmanagementprogramwiththeclient

5.6Record the client’s amended or adapted weight management program according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.7Develop a long term relationship with the client including arrangements for payments and billing.

There are 5 lessons in this module:

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DESIGN, PLAN AND DELIVER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINICS FOR GROUPS

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Module 7 Design,plananddeliverweightmanagementclinicsforgroups

1.Design the weight management clinic session plan.

1.1 Plan and document a clinic session plan.

1.2 Determine the outcomes and aims of the clinic.

1.3 Design group problem solving opportunities within the clinic.

1.4 Plan segments of the clinic.

1.5Preparedifferentfacilitationmethodstomeettheneedsoftheindividualclientandthegroup.

1.6 Identifybehaviouralprofilesandtheimpactongroupdynamics.

1.7 Identifymotivationaltechniquestomaximiseweightmanagementprogramadherence.

1.8 Identifyandsetupsocialmediaandothertoolsforaccountabilityandsupport.

2.Deliver a weight management group clinic.

2.1 Confirmallrequiredresourcesareavailablepriortocommencementofclinic.

2.2Prepare environment according to organisational policies and procedures and industry guidelines.

2.3 Identifytheenvironmenttoensureasafeandhealthyenvironmentforallparticipants.

2.4Deliverpre-sessioninstructions,sessionobjectivesandtheprinciplesandbenefitsoftheclinictoclientsusingeffectiveinstructionaltechniques.

2.5Conducttheclinicsessioninaccordancewiththesessionplanbutmodifiedwhererequired to meet the needs of the group.

2.6Presentationskillsareusedtoensurethedeliveryisengagingandrelevantbyusinga range of delivery methods and technology and equipment to optimise the learning experience

2.7Demonstrateinterpersonalskillstomaintainprofessionalrelationshipsandtomonitorand modify client response as required.

2.8Monitor individual and group progress and recognise signs and symptoms of weight managementsetbacksandpotentiallyharmfulpracticesandimplementinterventionstrategies according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.9Recogniseandrespondtoinappropriateclientbehaviourstoeffectivelymanagegroupcohesion.

3. Evaluate the session.

3.1Seekandacknowledgefeedbackabouttheprogram,resourcesusedandoutcomesachieved from clients.

3.2Provideconstructiveandpositiveencouragementtoclients,showingsensitivitytocul-turalandsocialdifferences.

3.3 Encourageparticipantstoself-evaluateandsetfuturepersonalgoals.

3.4Evaluateownperformanceandidentifypotentialimprovementsaccordingtoplannedoutcomes and organisational policies and procedures.

3.5 Modify the clinic plan where relevant to meet client needs.

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WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH NETWORKS

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Module 8 Workcollaborativelywithnetworks

1. Develop and maintain networks.

1.1Identifyappropriatemedicaloralliedhealthpractitionersandprospectiveclientnetworkopportunities to maximise a range of contacts.

1.2Participateinprofessionalnetworksandassociationstoobtaincontactsandmaintainpersonalknowledgeandskills.

1.3Developandmaintainnetworkstrategiestoestablishandmaintainrelationshipsthatpromote the development of holistic care for clients.

1.4Identifywrittenmaterialstocommunicateandinformnetworksofthebenefitsofyourweight management programs.

1.5 Effectivelycommunicatebenefitsoftherelationshipbothverballyandinwriting.

1.6Identifypotentialmedicaloralliedhealthprofessionalswiththequalifications,experi-ence,knowledgeandskillstoprovidethecarerequired.

1.7 Identifyanddevelopwaystoimprovepromotionalactivitieswithinnetworks.

1.8 Create an approved list of medical or allied health practitioners for client referrals.

1.9Gainandmaintaintrustandconfidenceofnetworksthroughdemonstrationofhighstandards of business practices and weight management consulting.

2. Review network performance

2.1 Analysecostsofparticipationinspecificnetworks.

2.2 Documentthevaluefromparticipationinnetworks.

2.3Ensureallnetworkingdataiskeptcurrentandconfidentialandcomplieswithorganisa-tional policies and procedures and regulatory and legislation requirements.

2.4 Reviewnetworkingdatatoensureparticipationinnetworksbuildsbusiness.

There are 2 lessons in this module:

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MAKE A PRESENTATION

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Module 9 Makeapresentation

1. Prepare a presentation

1.1 Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes

1.2Choosepresentationstrategies,formatanddeliverymethodsthatmatchthecharacter-isticsofthetargetaudience,location,resourcesandpersonnelneeded

1.3Selectpresentationaids,materialsandtechniquesthatsuittheformatandpurposeofthepresentation,andwillenhanceaudienceunderstandingofkeyconceptsandcentralideas

1.4Briefothersinvolvedinthepresentationontheirroles/responsibilitieswithinthepre-sentation

1.5 Selecttechniquestoevaluatepresentationeffectiveness

2. Deliver a presentation

2.1 Explainanddiscussdesiredoutcomesofthepresentationwiththetargetaudience

2.2Usepresentationaids,materialsandexamplestosupporttargetaudienceunderstand-ingofkeyconceptsandcentralideas

2.3Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes

2.4 Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest

2.5Provideopportunitiesforparticipantstoseekclarificationoncentralideasandconcepts,and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences

2.6Summarisekeyconceptsandideasatstrategicpointstofacilitateparticipantunder-standing

3. Review the presentation

3.1 Implementtechniquestoreviewtheeffectivenessofthepresentation

3.2Seekanddiscussreactionstothepresentationfromparticipantsorfromkeypersonnelinvolved in the presentation

3.3Utilisefeedbackfromtheaudienceorfromkeypersonnelinvolvedinthepresentationtomakechangestocentralideaspresented

There are 3 lessons in this module:

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10Module

ADDRESS CUSTOMER NEEDS

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Module 10 Address customer needs

1. Assist customer to articulate needs

1.1 Ensurecustomerneedsarefullyexplored,understoodandagreed

1.2 Explainandmatchavailableservicesandproductstocustomerneeds

1.3Identifyandcommunicaterightsandresponsibilitiesofcustomerstothecustomerasappropriate

2. Satisfy complex customer needs

2.1 Explainpossibilitiesformeetingcustomerneeds

2.2 Assist customers to evaluate service and/or product options to satisfy their needs

2.3 Determine and prioritise preferred actions

2.4Identifypotentialareasofdifficultyincustomerservicedeliveryandtakeappropriateactions in a positive manner

3.Manage networks to ensure customer needs are addressed

3.1 Establisheffectiveregularcommunicationwithcustomers

3.2Establish,maintainandexpandrelevantnetworkstoensureappropriatereferralofcus-tomers to products and services from within and outside the organisation

3.3Ensureproceduresareinplacetoensurethatdecisionsabouttargetingofcustomerservices are based on up to date information about the customer and the products and services available

3.4Ensureproceduresareputinplacetoensurethatreferralsarebasedonthematchingof the assessment of customer needs and availability of products and services

3.5 Maintain records of customer interaction in accordance with organisational procedures

There are 3 lessons in this module:

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MARKET THE SMALL BUSINESS

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Module 11 Marketthesmallbusiness

1. Develop marketing strategies

1.1Analysethebusinessanditskeyproductsorservicestodeterminefocusofmarketingactivities,inaccordancewithobjectivesofthebusinessplan

1.2Evaluatecustomerbaseandtargetmarketforthesmallbusinessasabasisformarket-ing objectives and strategies

1.3Determinemarketingobjectivesandstrategiesareethicallyandculturallyappropriate,in consultation with relevant people and in accordance with the business plan

2.Determine a marketing mix for the business

2.1 Balanceproductmix,volumesandpricingtooptimisesalesandprofit

2.2Evaluatecostsandbenefitsofusingdifferentdistributionchannelsand/orprovidingdifferentlevelsofcustomerservice,andconsiderresultsindeterminingmarketingmix

2.3 Determinepromotionalactivitiestosuittargetmarket

2.4 Considercustomerneedsandpreferencesindeterminingmarketingmix

2.5 Determinemarketingmixaccordingtomarketandbusinessneeds

3. Implement marketing strategies

3.1Briefthoseinvolvedinthemarketingeffortontheirrolesandresponsibilities,toensuresuccessofmarketingstrategies

3.2Planandimplementpromotionalactivities,inaccordancewithmarketingobjectivesandbudgetary requirements

4.Monitor and improve marketing performance

4.1Monitormarketingactivitiesandevaluatebusinessperformanceaccordingtoobjectivesand targets of the business plan

4.2 Analyseperformancegapsandtakecorrectiveactionorsetnewtargets

4.3 Encourageallrelevantpeopletoproposewaystoimprovemarketingperformance

4.4Seekandanalysecustomerreactiontoallaspectsofthemarketingmix,usingculturallyappropriateprocesses,toimprovetargetingandoutcomes

4.5Conduct ongoing research of customer requirements to identify opportunities for change and improvement

4.6Monitorandinvestigatemarketchangesfornewopportunitiestoaidbusinessdevelop-ment

There are 4 lessons in this module:

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The Australian College of Weight Management holds monthly One-DayWorkshopsaroundAustraliawithpresentersfromourlargenetworkofrecognisedacademicandindustryprofes-sionalswhohaveawealthoftechnicalknowledgeandappliedexperience to share with you.

Ourworkshopscovermanyaspectsoftheweightmanagementindustry from business topics to the more hands-on practical topicsofpsychology,nutritionandexercise.

Asnoteveryoneisabletoattendourworkshops,duetotimeorlocation,wearealsoworkingonarangeofshortcoursestomakeiteasiertoaccessongoingeducationinarangeoftopics.

Visitourwebsiteregularlyforinformationonupcomingworkshops,courses,webinarsand

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WorkshopsandShortCourses

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We have carefully designed our memberships based on what the professionals in the industry tell us they want. The Australian College of Weight Management’s Membership providesagreatplatformforcontinuingyourprofessionaldevelopment.Youwillre-ceiveaccesstoarangeoftoolsandresourcesthatwillassistyouinkeepinginformedofimportantindustrytopicsandconnectingyouwithlike-mindedprofessionals.

Monthly Expert Interviews

As a member you will receive access to our monthly live webinars featuring interviews with real experts in the weight management industry. Whilst the live webinars are open to any-one,thelibraryofrecordedwebinarsareonlyavailabletomembersgivingyoutheconve-nienceofwatchingthemwhenyouwant,andasoftenasyouwant.Choosetowatchthelatestrecording,oranyofthemanyinterviewsthathavealreadytakenplace.

10% off Workshops and Events

Asamemberyouwillreceivea10%discounttoanyworkshopsoreventsheldbytheAus-tralian College of Weight Management.

Free Mastermind Sessions

Eachmemberisentitledtoattend3xMastermindSessionsperyearwiththeFounder,Son-jaBella.Theseareheldmonthlyeitheronline,orinBrisbane,SydneyorMelbourne.

Practitioner’s Directory Listing

Asamember,youwillreceivealistingonourwebsitePractitioner’sDirectoryallowingmembers of the public to search for weight management services in their local area.

Low cost professional insurance

Asamemberorganisation,wehavenegotiatedagreatinsurancerateofonly$180perannumforourmembersthroughArthurJ.GallagherInsurance(backedbyLloydsofLon-don);thiscoversawiderangeofdifferentweightmanagementmodalitiesandprofessionalservicesandcoversmedicalmalpracticeaswellaspublic&productliabilityforprofessionalduty and services.

Additional discounts on products you want

Checkoutourmemberofferssectiontoseethelatestoffersanddiscountsavailablejustforour members.

Get Published

As a member you are invited to submit articles and research papers for review and place-ment on the Australian College of Weight Management’s blog.

BecomeaMemberTodayandcheckoutourgreatmembershipperks

FOR AN AFFORDABLE ANNUAL FEE OF $295 FOR A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

All students receive a 1 year complimentary Associate Membership*notapplicabletoshortcoursesandworkshops

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When Can I start?

Asthecourseisdeliveredonline,youcanenrolandstartlearningimmediately.Youwillbesentlogindetailssothatyoucanundertakethe course at your own pace from wherever youare–athome,atwork,onholidaysoranywhere you have access to the web.

Can I login whenever I want?’

Ifyouhaveacomputerorasuitablemobiledeviceandagoodinternetconnection,youwill be able to complete your course anywhere in the world.

What type of student support is provided after I enrol?

Weprovidebothonlineandofflinesupport.Through your student portal you will have 24/7supportthroughourFAQonline,thisiswhereourmostfrequentlyaskedstudentquestionsare.Ifyoucan’tfindtheansweronline,oursupportteamarejustaphonecallor email away Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. We will always endeavour to respond toyourquerythesameday,butifthatisnotpossible,itwillalwaysbewithinthenextbusiness day.

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes.TheCertificateIVinWeightManagementis a nationally recognised course with accreditationthroughASQA(AustralianSkillsQualityAuthority).TheAustralianCollegeofWeight Management has also received internationalaccreditationwithIARC (InternationalAccreditationRecognitionCouncil)andIICT(InternationalInstituteforComplimentary Therapies).

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

ForafulllistofstudentFAQ’s,pleasevisit:http://collegeofweightmanagement.com.au./student-faqs/

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